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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Why Did Jesus Die By Crucifixion? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 12, 2017
     | 4,009 views

    God's love is truly demonstrated through the cross

    Many people in the world will be having fun in a few weeks because a baby was born 2000 years ago. Sadly, many forget that baby Jesus was born to be the Savior who must suffer and die. People don’t like to talk about Jesus’ death but Jesus’ death is really how God shows His love for people. If we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is Fasting And How To Get Started Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
     | 1,352 views

    Christian fasting is a non-required discipline. It alters your diet, eliminates food and/or drink, for a biblical purpose, and accompanied with prayer.

    A. CHRISTIAN FASTING IS A NON-REQUIRED DISCIPLINE Jesus said, “When you fast” (Matthew 6:16). Did Jesus mean you must fast, or did He give you an option? “If you fast?” Christian fasting is described: 1. Alters your diet, or 2. Eliminates food and/or drink 3. For a biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Begin Prayer With Praise? Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023
     | 1,213 views

    “Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name” (Ps. 103:1).

    A. WHY BEGIN PRAYER WITH PRAISE 1. Because Jesus instructed them to begin the Lord’s Prayer. “Hallowed be Your name” (Matt. 6:9). Other versions translate this to mean to honor His name, to reverence His name, to hold high His name. 2. Because the psalmist commands you, “Enter . . . His courts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Samson: Wrongly Trusted In His Own Strength Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
     | 1,186 views

    Samson put his faith in God in an age of national doubt and apostasy.

    A. THE BIRTH OF SAMSON 1. From the weak unlikely tribe “of the Danites” (Judges 13:2) 2. A Nazarite from birth (13:7), i.e., separated to God. (Numbers 6:1-13). a. Can’t cut hair. b. Can’t touch a dead body. c. Can’t drink wine (fruit of the vine). 3. God’s call. “He shall begin to deliver ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Must God Be Pleased? Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,036 views

    If My people please me, then I will favor them.

    A. GOD WAS PLEASED WITH HIS CREATION: GENESIS 1:1-31 Day 1 – light, “It was good.” Day 2 – separate waters and create atmosphere, “It was good.” Day 3 – vegetation, giving life, “It was good.” Day 4 – sun and moon, “It was good.” Day 5 – animals, fish, and birds, “It was good.” Day 6 – male ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning My Three Primary Old Testament Names Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
     | 978 views

    The LORD our God is one Lord” (Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:29) and includes three primary names of God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: ONE GOD THREE RELATIONSHIPS 1. God is first seen as Creator – Elohim. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). 2. God is next seen as LORD – Jehovah – who created a person like Himself. “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning My New Testament Trinitarian Names Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
     | 1,117 views

    When referring to the Godhead: Three eternal Persons, equal in nature, submissive in ministry.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Trinity. “Go and make disciples of all the nations (ethnic cultures), baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19, NLT). Note name is singular, yet three Persons. 2. Definition. “I am Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, equal in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Made Abraham A Friend Of God Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 27, 2023
     | 951 views

    God gives us trials and our obedience makes us stronger. Satan gives us temptations, and our disobedience. Abraham’s faith obedience is his shining example of devotion to God

    “By obedient faith, Abraham offered his only son Isaac as a sacrifice to God, who was testing him. God had promised Abraham that through his seed his descendants would be counted and would bless the world. Abraham reasoned that if Isaac died, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship After Christmas Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023
     | 1,271 views

    True worshippers embrace Jesus and experience a divine experience or epoch.

    A. SIMEON: A TRUE WORSHIPPER: LUKE 2:25-32 “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jehovah Vs Baal Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023
     | 1,097 views

    When you need to find God, revisit the place where He last manifested Himself.

    A. GOD’S LONE RANGER AT MOUNT CARMEL 1. Tishbite means strong or alone. “I am the only prophet of the LORD … left” (18:22). 2. Big crowd. “All the people of Israel gathered … 400 prophets of Baal … 450 prophets of Asherah” (v. 22 ff). 3. They expected rain, but will get fire. Now rain for 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Door Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 1, 2024
     | 824 views

    Spiritual direction when facing problems.

    A. ASKING GOD’S HELP/DIRECTION WHEN FACING A DECISION 1. You must ask God to help you make the decision. “Ask and you will receive” (Matthew 7:7). 2. You must ask in Jesus’ name (through His personal intercession for you). “You can ask anything in My name and I will do it” (John 14:13, NLT). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Samaritan Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
     | 1,189 views

    Part of our sacrifice for Christ is when we give up on time, energy, and resources to help others in need.

    A. THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN - LUKE 10:25-37 1. Lawyer: a. One who interpreted the Old Testament law to people. b. His purpose was to trip up Jesus. c. “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25). d. Jesus’ response was used by Jewish leaders, “What is your reading of it?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gutenberg Christianity Vs. Google Christianity Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2025
     | 104 views

    Christianity involves both the heart (emotions), and the mind (intellect), and you cannot disconnect them.

    A. GUTENBERG CHRISTIANITY 1. Martin Luther initiated Protestant Reformation, October 31, 1517 A.D. against the Roman Catholic Church of legalism, and works salvation. 2. Why Luther? Others had the answer, but Luther had the printing press. Gutenberg invented it 79 years earlier, moveable type, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Samaritan Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
     | 157 views

    Helping the needy is more than considerate, it is obedience to Christ.

    A. THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN LUKE 10:25-37 1. Lawyer: a. One who interpreted the Old Testament law to people. b. His purpose was to trip up Jesus. c. “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25). d. Jesus’ response was used by Jewish leaders, “What is your reading of it?” (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond Limits: Embracing The Divine Call To Go Further

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Jul 21, 2025
     | 191 views

    Today, I want us to focus on a powerful truth: God’s mercy, our faith, and His divine call for us to step into a new season of going beyond what we’ve known.

    A remarkable example of boldness in prayer through Abraham’s intercession for Sodom. Abraham stands before God and asks, “Will You sweep away the righteous with the wicked?” His boldness and persistence reveal a heart aligned with God’s mercy—a heart that believes in the possibility of change and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist